Short answer: Yes. Stir honey into tea or warm water to taste. If aroma matters to you, let a freshly boiled drink cool slightly before adding the honey, and start with a small spoonful so it does not overpower the tea.
How to add honey to tea
Brew your tea first, allow it to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature, then stir in a small amount of honey. Taste before adding more. This makes it easier to balance sweetness with the tea's own flavour.
Tea and honey pairings
A mild honey works well when you want the tea to remain the main flavour. A richer Manuka or Jarrah honey can add more character to black tea, herbal infusions or warm water with lemon. Pairing is personal, so experiment with small amounts.
Does the temperature matter?
Very hot liquid can reduce delicate aromas, so waiting briefly may give a more noticeable flavour. This is a serving preference, not a medical rule, and adding honey does not turn tea into a treatment for illness.
A simple safety reminder
Honey is not suitable for children under 12 months because of the risk of infant botulism. For everyone else, treat honey as a sweet food and use an amount that suits your diet and taste.
Sources and further reading
Information notice: This article provides general food and product information, not medical advice. Honey is not suitable for infants under 12 months; see Healthdirect's infant safety information.